The Ministry of Community Connections Director

The Ministry of Community Connections Director will deepen Bethel’s relationships with community partners, foster outreach ministries, and pursue grants to support our mission. This role is focused on building trust and connection with our diverse neighbors in northwest Columbus, with a strong emphasis on immigrant and multicultural engagement.

• Loves connecting with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Understands the value of partnerships and community networks.
• Can represent our church with warmth, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Has experience recruiting and equipping volunteers for outreach work.
• Can identify and pursue grant opportunities to support ministry growth.
• Thrives in both collaborative and independent work settings.
• Is energized by seeing relationships turn into shared ministry and mission.

• Deepen existing relationships with community partners and develop new ones.
• Represent Bethel at community events, coalition meetings, and partnership gatherings.
• Identify collaboration opportunities with schools, nonprofits, and local organizations.

• Recruit and train church members to grow our capacity for immigrant and multicultural ministries.
• Work with ministry teams to ensure outreach is culturally relevant and welcoming.

• Build relationships within the congregation to connect people to outreach opportunities.
• Share stories and updates that inspire participation in community engagement.

• Research, write, and submit grant applications aligned with Bethel’s mission.
• Manage grant reporting requirements and maintain funding relationships.

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• Commitment to the mission and vision of an inclusive, multicultural church.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Cultural competency and, ideally, proficiency in a second language.
• Experience in community engagement, nonprofit partnerships, or outreach ministry.
• Grant writing experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage time well, and adapt to changing needs.

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• This is a part-time position requiring some flexibility for evenings and weekends.
• Candidates from diverse cultural or language backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.